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Devotional Notes Romans 10 B1 What does this mean? C1 Righteousness by the Law and by Faith Contrasted D1 Paul mentions that it is his heart’s desire for all Israel to be saved. This desire is the highest possible desire. It is also God’s heart desire. Luke 19:10 GNB The Son of Man came to…
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1 Timothy 5:24-25 B7 God does notice our actions C1 Sinful actions D1 God knows the heart, the motive, the attitude, as well as the action/deed. D2 People do not always know all these things. Some are obvious; some are hidden. E1 Obvious F1 A public crime. F2 Known, recorded, and given as evidence…
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1 Timothy 5:23 B6 About wine C1 God is against anything that lessens our judgment. C2 For health some take medicine which may have a side effect that clouds judgment. We understand this, so does God. C3 For Timothy’s health was recommended for his health. D1 The Greek word for wine is οἶνος oînos.…
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Devotional Notes Romans 8 B1 What does this mean? C1 We Need to Live by Our Holy Spiritual Nature Not Our Fleshly Nature D1 “…in Christ Jesus.” Some have difficulty with the idea of “in” Christ Jesus. E1 Picture a set, say, a circle. E2 Label it Christ Jesus. E3 Put a dot somewhere…
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Devotional Notes Romans 7 B1 What does this mean? C1 We Are Not Under the Law but Are Under Jesus D1 Law refers to Mosaic Law. Jesus has a new law for us to follow. D2 Brothers in verse 1 refer to fellow Jews. D3 Verses 1-3 give an illustration from the Law. A…
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1 Timothy 4:15-16 B4 Be steadfast in your belief C1 Keep on habitually applying these things. D1 We need to think. We need to deeply think. We need to be careful. D2 The Greek word apply is μελετάω meletáō. It is frequently translated as meditate, practice, attend to with the idea of being diligent,…
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1 Timothy 4:11-14 B3 More pastoral advice. C1 Paul is speaking under the inspiration of the Holy Spirit, so all these words are not suggestions, they are required. C2 Pass along and teach these things. D1 The Greek word commanding is παραγγέλλω paraggellō. It means to transmit as pass on/pass along a message. It…
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1 Timothy 4:6-10 B2 Remind brethren C1 These instructions are primarily for the pastors/leaders but should be applied to all brothers and sisters. Most pastors/leaders do not. D1 Timothy must remind them, that is, bring them up occasionally to refresh their memory. D2 Good teachers do not teach something one time. They review it…
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Deception B1 Defined: C1 the act of causing someone to believe an untruth, or the state of being so deceived. (Source) C2 For better or worse, here is a Wikipedia article on Deception. D3 Why Do People Lie? (non-Christian but gives a nice summary). B2 Effects of deception C1 A classic on deception is…
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B1 Warning of Apostasy C1 This is for the latter times D1 End of the church age D2 Just before the Tribulation. The Tribulation period itself is one of complete apostasy of government, religion, and society. Only God can save. D3 Society falls apart D4 Like the days of Noah and the times of…